Comparison

Cross Boss vs Wordfeud Solver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Boss

This app transforms traditional crosswords into a competitive two-player word game. It adds tactical elements to the familiar crossword format, allowing you to challenge friends or random opponents. Enjoy a vast library of puzzles and engage with opponents through chat.

Highlights
  • Two-player competitive word game
  • Tactical game elements
  • Challenge friends or random opponents
  • Play over the net or locally
  • In-game chat
  • Over 200 high-quality crosswords
Features
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Cross Boss – transforms regular crosswords into an exciting word game! The game is based on the crosswords we all know and love. However, we’ve spiced them up with a whole new set of tactical game ingredients, which make Cross Boss a competitive social game for two. Trying it out is a no-brainer for all word gamers and crossword solvers! With Cross Boss in your iPhone you can: * Challenge friends or try your luck against random opponents. * Play over the net or use the same mobile for both players. * Encourage or trash talk your opponent in the chat. * Enjoy over 200 high quality crosswords, created by the best specifically for Cross Boss. * Delight in the spectacular savings of downloading and playing for free. * Liberally share the fun with your friends via Facebook or email. Now show the world who is the boss! Download and challenge someone already today!

About

Wordfeud Solver

This tool helps Wordfeud players find the best words and highest-scoring moves by scanning game board screenshots. It uses smart OCR and AI to suggest optimal placements and strategies, aiming to improve your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Scan Wordfeud screenshots with OCR
  • AI-powered word suggestions
  • Highest scoring move analysis
  • Optimized for Wordfeud
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Wordfeud Solver – find the best words in your Wordfeud games Wordfeud Solver is a powerful tool that helps you find the best words in Wordfeud. Using advanced OCR technology, you can scan your game board and get the highest-scoring word suggestions. How it works: • Only for Wordfeud – Optimized to read and solve Wordfeud screenshots • Smart OCR technology – Reads screenshots and detects tiles automatically • Advanced AI solver – Suggests the strongest moves and highest scores • Clear guidance – Easily see where to place the words • Ad-free experience – Focus on the game without distractions Designed especially for Wordfeud players. Whether you want to find the best words, improve your strategy, or just get better at the game, Wordfeud Solver is your perfect companion. Note: Wordfeud Solver is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Wordfeud or its developers. The app is designed solely to help you analyze your own game boards. By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://deepinkcode.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://deepinkcode.com/privacy-policy-2/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cross Boss4 screens
Wordfeud Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wordfeud Solver at none against Cross Boss's shown. Wordfeud Solver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Cross Boss's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cross Boss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Wordfeud Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Boss holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Boss has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Boss ships an update every 3 months, Wordfeud Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cross Boss versus Wordfeud Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross BossWordfeud Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (59 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB135 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKEP GamesThomas Munch

Customer experience

Cross Boss

All ratings59 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.2%

Wordfeud Solver

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Cross Boss

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications stopped working
  • App crashes constantly
  • No keyboard to type word after unlocking clue
  • App not working with iOS 9

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to force forfeit or extend game time
  • More puzzles by 'Mark'
  • Single player mode with normal crossword
  • Option to start game with all clues revealed
  • Pro version for ad removal

Wordfeud Solver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cross Boss

One-time2
  • Statistics$1.99
  • No ads for six months$2.99
2 purchases

Wordfeud Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Cross Boss free?
Cross Boss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wordfeud Solver free?
Wordfeud Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Boss or Wordfeud Solver?
Cross Boss is rated higher. Cross Boss averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Wordfeud Solver averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Cross Boss or Wordfeud Solver have ads?
Cross Boss shows ads; Wordfeud Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Boss or Wordfeud Solver?
Cross Boss ships an update every 3 months, and Wordfeud Solver weekly. Most recently, Cross Boss was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wordfeud Solver on November 5, 2026.

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